Scratchy Glass
by Doug Grissom
directed by Carol Pedersen
featuring Jonas Collins, Rebecca Hudnall, Lane Rylander

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A Shadow of Honor

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Written by Peter Coy

Directed by Boomie Pedersen

Jonas Collins - William Ruffin
Rebecca Hudnall- Caroline Ruffin
Holly Schumann - Grace Ruffin
Jim Johnston - Aubrey Strode
Richard Averitt - Tyler McNeill
Rose Harper - Kathy McNeill

Tickets $10 at the door or by reservation at 434.361.1999

Performances held:
May 23 - 24, Fri - Sat at 7:30pm
May 25, Sun at 2:00pm
May 28 - 31, Wed - Sat at 7:30pm
June 1, Sun at 2:00pm

A Shadow of Honor in the Press:

Hamner Theater hosting historical play, by Erin McGrath, Nelson County Times, 5/28/08

Brendan Fitzgerald talks to Peter Coy in this week's Cville Weekly, 5/27/08

Nelson County Life talks about A Shadow of Honor Go there to hear an interview with playwright Peter Coy.

A 'Shadow of Honor' traces legacy of war, by Jane Norris, in the Daily Progress, 5/22/08.

Century old murder trial brought back to life by Chris Graham, in The Augusta Free Press, 5/05/08.

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Am I Black Enough, Yet?

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Written by Clinton A. Johnston

Directed by George Grant

Featuring Edward Daniels, Patrick M. Doneghy, Matthew Eisenburg, Paige Hernandez and Sonia Justl
and with the technical assistance of Megan Allen (Stage Manager) & David Lamont Wilson (Sound Designer)

Photos from 2008 production

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January 9 - February 8, 2009
Back by Popular Demand at Theatre on the Run in Arlington
Am I Black Enough Yet?, by Clinton Johnston

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“I wanted to create an atmosphere where we could talk about serious issues, where we could examine serious issues and really look at things and pick stuff apart and say, 'Let’s look at this issue of blackness and ask where does it begin and where does it end, and who’s deciding that, and what happens when those decisions are made, and when is it something that propels you forward, and when is it something that holds you back?' But do it in an atmosphere where people are comfortable, where people aren’t threatened so that they’re open to it,” Johnston said. --Augusta Free Press,
Are we brave enough yet?, by Chris Graham, Feb. 20, 2008

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Press reaction to Am I Black Enough, Yet?:

From Potomac Stages review by Brad Hathaway, 4/10/08

"simultaneously delightful and thoughtful"

"The strength of this piece is in its language, its humor, its humanity and its generous spirit - not in elaborate sets or visual effects. It is an enjoyably engaging evening without rancor but not without a strong viewpoint."

Everything Turned Black: Charter Theatre's Bold Comic Play
in The Express, from The Washington Post, 4/24/08

dctheatrescene.com review, by Debbie Minter Jackson, 4/20/08.
Or read review here

Washington Post review, 'Black Enough': Tales that get under the skin, by Celia Wren 4/17/08. "...a patchwork of poignant and satirical skits grappling with questions of ethnicity...Johnston's bold tonal shifts add surprise and texture to the piece, which is always thoughtful..."

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Performances held at 7:30pm,March 19 - 22, 2008, Wednesday - Saturday
Tickets are $10, on the door or by reservation at 434.361.1999.

Opening Night is SOLD-OUT

"Can you feel it? Can you see it? When do you wanna be it and when break free of it? And after all, what is it? Where does it start ... and where does it end?"

No matter who you are or where you're from, for one night at the Hamner Theater, you get to be African-American. Playwright Clinton A. Johnston takes you on a touching & insightful tour of the state of Blackness in America. This bitingly intelligent play is sometimes funny, always thought provoking. Don't miss it.

Opening Night performance at The Hamner Theater on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 will be followed by a Champagne Reception with members of the cast & crew - Open to all.

Talkback with Playwright Clinton A. Johnston following Saturday performance.

Performances at Charlottesville's Live Arts Tuesday March 18, 2008 at 7 & 10pm, and Friday, March 21, 2008 at 11pm.
Call 434.977.4177 for reservations.

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The Hamner Theater gratefully acknowleges the generosity of the C & O Restaurant in sponsoring this production.

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Monday, March 17, 2008 at 8:30am: Listen to playwright Clinton Johnston & Hamner Co-Artistic Director Boomie Pedersen on 106.1 The Corner

Hamner Theater will feature "Am I Black Enough Yet?", Daily Progress, 3/14/08

'Am I Black Enough?' to begin Va. tour , by Kevin Kittredge, Roanoke Times 3/09/08 ("receives a standing ovation at Dumas Festival")

Also onstage at Mill Mountain Theatre in Roanoke from March 12 - 16, 2008.
Reservations 540.342.5740.

and at Charter Theatre in Washington DC from April 11 - May 3, 2008.
Reservations 202.333.7009.

More about Am I Black Enough, Yet?
Am I Black Enough, Yet?, a new play by Charlottesville playwright Clinton A. Johnston, will open at the Hamner Theater on Weds., March 19.

In the play, Johnston explores the state of blackness in America. Through the theatrical device of making everyone in the audience "honorary black folk", it opens the door for frank discussion of prejudice, assumption and discrimination. The play aims not only to examine differences, but also to encourage communication and a sense of community.

Johnston originally wrote Am I Black Enough, Yet? as a series of sketches for Charlottesville's No Shame Theater, with the encouragement of Todd Ristau (now of Hollins University) as well as Doug Grissom, head of playwriting at UVA. The play was further developed at the Earl Hamner Playwrights Conference and DC's Charter Theatre. The Hamner Theater & Charter Theatre have joined forces to bring this production of Am I Black Enough, Yet? to Roanoke and Washington, DC, as well as Charlottesville & Nellysford.

Playwright Clinton A. Johnston, a member of the theater faculty at Mary Baldwin College, holds an MFA in Directing from UVA, and has more than a decade of experience acting and directing in local theaters. He directed In the Blood, playing at Live Arts from March 13 - 29, and is currently rehearsing Guys and Dolls for PlayOn! His one-act play Representin', in which he also starred, was part of the Hamner Theater production 6x6 - A Festival of One Acts.

The cast of Am I Black Enough, Yet? includes UVA graduate and Live Arts alum Edward Daniels, as well as Paige Hernandez, Patrick M. Doneghy, Sonia Justl, and Matthew Eisenberg, and is directed by George Grant, Senior Faculty member of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and a teaching artist for the Shakespeare Theatre Co.

Am I Black Enough, Yet? promises to be a thoroughly thought-provoking evening of theater. It will play for four shows only at the Hamner Theater from Weds., March 19 through Sat., March 22 at 7:30pm. A champagne reception follows opening night at the Hamner. A talkback with playwright Clinton A. Johnston follows the Saturday, Mar 22 performance. Tickets for all Hamner shows are $10, at the door or by reservation at434-361-1999. For information & directions visit www.hamnertheater.com.

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6x6 - A Festival of One Act Plays

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Written by Bob Blumenstein, Peter Coy, Joel Jones, Billy Aronson, Clinton A. Johnston & Doug Grissom

Directed by John Holdren, Clinton Johnston, Carol Pedersen & Boomie Pedersen.

Featuring Chuck Beretz, Sean Chandler, Jonas Collins, Rose Harper, John Holdren, Rebecca Hudnall, Clare McGurk, Lane Rylander, Katy Walker, Melissa Wender, Ryan Wender and Bill Williamson.

All tickets are $10. Call 361.1999 for reservations.

Free Preview Wed, Sept 26 at 7:30pm.

Performances held:
Thu, Sept 27 - Sat Sept 29 at 7:30pm
Sat, Sept 29 & Sun, Sept 30 at 2pm
Tue, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 6 at 7:30pm
Sat, Oct 6 & Sun, Oct 7 at 2pm

Opening Night performance on Thursday the 27th followed by a Champagne Reception with members of the cast & crew. Join us!

6x6 - A Festival of One Acts, the next production at The Hamner Theater, will feature 6 one-act plays by playwrights from Charlottesville, Richmond & New York City, providing an evening of theater that runs the gamut from burning philosophical questions to issues of racism. Never frivolous, often biting social commentary is interspersed with 'normal' relationship issues, with plenty of opportunity for laughter throughout. The shared theme? A struggle for power as the protagonists jockey for the best position.